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If you're a consumer, you probably don't want level 3. If you're a company selling self driving cars, you probably don't want level 3. If you're a research org
by csours 6y ago
If you're a consumer, you probably don't want level 3. If you're a company selling self driving cars, you probably don't want level 3.
If you're a research organization developing self driving cars, you will find yourself stuck at level 3, because level 4 is really really hard. Going from level 3 to level 4 means getting rid of any problem that would keep you at level 3.
Disclaimer: I work for GM, not on SDC, this is solely my opinion.
- mynameisvlad 6y agoAs someone who owns a Tesla, I think a lot of people want level 3 even if they don't realize it. Obviously if level 4 was available, people would go for it, but perfect is the enemy of good, and even with Tesla's L2 technology, it makes driving significantly easier. Continuously being ready to take over control vs controlling is a huge leap already.
- csours 6y agoI think a lot of people would use and enjoy level 3, but some people would have a real bad time.
- mynameisvlad 6y agoRight, so why do you think consumers wouldn't want level 3 if you think a lot of people would use and enjoy it? I definitely agree it won't be perfect, some people would indeed have a real bad time, but that still doesn't mean an improvement over the current status quo wouldn't be a seller. Perfect is the enemy of good, after all. Current level 1 and 2 systems wouldn't have been nearly as popular as they are if consumers didn't want them. Honda wouldn't have made it standard on all their cars, etc.